Steven Warren Nichols

1941 - 2022

March 8, 1941 - January 17, 2022 Steve was born in Pasadena, California to Stillman and Betty Nichols followed by siblings Sandra (D), Susie, and Richard II (D). His family started in Hermosa Beach, moved to Vista and settled down in San Diego. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1959. In 1961 Steve married Suzanne and together they started a family. Ricky, Ronnie, and Rod completed it. The family went from La Mesa to Barrett Junction and finally to San Diego. Steve and Sue had many different boats over the years and were members of the San Diego Venture Association. They enjoyed many family vacations and memories aboard those boats. They spent summers in Catalina as well as many coastal and bay raft up trips. Steve and his sons were members of the Beta Phi Sigma fraternity. Steve and Sue eventually moved on to motor homes and enjoyed many trips with family and friends to the Western states and parks in Mexico. Steve retired as an account executive with Pillsbury Corporation. Mom and dad retired to Hemet, California where they were members of the Elks and Moose Lodges. Steve leaves many friends and acquaintances in Hemet. Many thanks to his neighbor and dear friend Ray Croteau who helped our parents out regularly and remained helpful until the end. Steve was preceded in passing by parents Nick and Betty, sister Sandra, brother Richard II and many more family and dear friends. Steve is survived by Suzanne, his wife of 61 years; his 3 sons, Ricky (wife Andrea), Ronnie (wife Teri), and Rod; sister Susie (husband Michael); eight grandchildren, one great grandchild, many nieces, nephews, brother and sisters-in-law. Steve and Sue had just celebrated 61 years of marriage on Friday, January 14, 2022. Let's hoist a stinger to Steve Nichols! Funeral arrangements to be announced at a later date.